Horoscopes by Holiday, Weekly

The momentum of the last four weeks has been mighty productive. Projects have come together incrementally, and though we're still working toward completion, we are headed toward a phase that is far less strenuous. As the sun darts out of determined Taurus and bursts into energetic Gemini, it's time to take a breather. Open your mind to new perspectives. The way that has worked so well up until now might be improved upon.

ARIES (March 21-April 19). In matters of business and pleasure, you have to be sure about people's ability and integrity before you can place your trust in them. So you'll put people to the test this week. Many will pass your rigorous trials, but some won't. So later you'll look back and see that it's a good thing you were so discerning.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20). It's not a question of how to get inspiration back into your soul, but about how to get the old baggage out. Leaden emotions are taking up too much space. Heave your heaviness over the next ledge you come to and suddenly your energy returns. A Capricorn or Pisces will be instrumental in helping you lighten up.

GEMINI (May 21-June 21). The deal you are after may seem wonderfully enticing, but it still isn't worth chasing. You figure, if the other people involved think what you're offering is valuable, they'll come get it. So you spend your energy making yourself and what you're offering extremely attractive. And you'll be proved right — they will come.

CANCER (June 22-July 22). Sometimes you tell what you know because you want to share and be a part of things. However, you should be aware that many won't be able to relate to your specialized knowledge. You'll make a social connection if you try to stay on common ground. After Thursday there's a chance to flock with birds of your feather.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22). You said you wanted something and now you have it. That's validating, although you also may feel a tinge of fright at the prospect of your own power. Make sure the dreams you spin match the reality you want to experience because some of them are about to come true! Scorpio and Aquarius are allies to aid your quest.

THIS WEEK'S BIRTHDAYS: You make a birthday resolution and stick to it. You are fiercely determined and yet open to changing your methods if something isn't working well. The next 10 months bring lucrative work. Plans made by you and a special person will come together brilliantly through June. A gift falls to you because of your lineage in July.

You'll be a new member of an organization in August. There will be remarkable progress in an educational or artistic venture this fall. Invest this month and in December.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22). You have tremendous self-control this week, especially in regard to your emotions. You successfully resist the urge to yell at the circumstances that would have frustrated you in days past. You overlook mistakes. You invite patience into your life daily, and no matter what you encounter, you turn it into something good.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23). Wit may be your bread and butter, you silver-tongued charmer, but remember that man does not live by bread alone. Branch out and explore more subtle communication. Don't feel you must keep up the chatter. Much is said in silence. You could be profoundly touched because you took the time to listen deeply.

SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 21). Sometimes you doubt your path and wonder whether you should have taken a different turn. That's why this week is so nice. You get validation for your choices in the form of warm support. One decision in particular proves to have been quite correct. Having clarity on this issue allows for tremendous growth.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21). You've been letting yourself get away with a certain habit because you didn't realize there was a better way. Teachers will come into the picture and so will cheerleaders. You'll discover a better way. Practice it every day. It only takes three weeks before the behavior becomes effortless and automatic.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19). A new business agreement will be a success. You can finally utilize the connections you have cultivated through the years. Thursday, the emphasis is on your ability to sustain what you start. Before anything is written in stone, make sure you really want to run the marathon or swim the channel.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18). You are open-minded, slow to judge and eager for new experiences. After all, how do you know what you want before you see it? You shop in the mall of life this week, not for material goods but for interesting happenings and relationships. When you see something special, you know immediately that it's for you.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20). You'll address the pressing issue at hand — your family. It is not likely you will regret answering the call of kinfolk in need. Just make certain your plan includes self-care this time around. When you give from a full cup, the gift is sweeter. By Friday you're ready for some raucous fun, possibly including a Leo.

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